About
Dr. Elsa Lerro is a board-certified internist with 25 years of clinical experience in adult medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine in 1990 from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, training there from 1994 to 1996. She holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and actively participates in the ABIM Maintaining Certification Program. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lerro speaks both English and Filipino.
Her clinical interests include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. She brings particular depth to women's health, drawing on her own experience and perspective as a female internist. Dr. Lerro emphasizes lifestyle modifications, increased physical activity, and evidence-based care in her treatment approach. She describes herself as a healthcare advocate at any stage of adult life, committed to building long-term relationships through patient-centered medicine. Her guiding principle is simple: look at the patient and listen closely.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines - Doctorate of Medicine (1990)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1994-1996)
Additional Training
Internship: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines (1990-1991); University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1993-1994)
Certifications
Languages
English, Filipino
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lerro right for?
Dr. Lerro is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who prioritizes prevention and long-term relationship-based care. Patients managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or heart disease benefit from her evidence-based, lifestyle-focused approach. Women seeking a physician with deep experience in female health concerns will find her perspective especially relevant. Adults concerned about sleep apnea or undiagnosed fatigue also align well with her clinical interests. She serves patients across Fresno and Clovis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lerro focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and management of adult conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. She also brings specialized experience in women's health. Her approach emphasizes lifestyle modifications and evidence-based recommendations alongside clinical treatment.
Yes. Dr. Lerro holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also participates in the ABIM Maintaining Certification Program, keeping her clinical knowledge current.
Dr. Lerro earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines in 1990. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh between 1994 and 1996.
Dr. Lerro practices a patient-centered philosophy built on close observation and careful listening. She correlates detailed patient history and physical examination with diagnostic test results to guide her clinical decisions. She sees herself as a healthcare advocate for each patient across all stages of adult life.
Yes. Dr. Lerro brings personal perspective, clinical experience, and a deep understanding of women's health needs to her practice. She considers women's health a meaningful part of her work as a female internist.
Yes. Dr. Lerro has a particular clinical interest in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea. Patients with symptoms such as disrupted sleep, daytime fatigue, or suspected breathing issues during sleep can discuss evaluation options with her directly.
Dr. Lerro speaks both English and Filipino. This allows her to communicate comfortably with Filipino-speaking patients in the Fresno and Clovis area.
Dr. Lerro has practiced as a board-certified internal medicine physician for 25 years. That experience spans a wide range of adult conditions and long-term patient relationships built through her patient-centered approach.
Yes. Dr. Lerro is a member of the American College of Physicians, a leading professional society for internal medicine physicians.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026